Airlines Cancel Flights to Tel Aviv After Houthi Missile Attack

Flights to and from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport were widely canceled after a missile, claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, struck inside the airport's perimeter. Airlines including Lufthansa, SWISS, Air India, Air Europa, British Airways, Air France, and Wizz Air suspended their Tel Aviv operations, with some stating the suspension would last until at least May 6 to ensure passenger and staff safety. Cypriot airports in Larnaca and Paphos also canceled several departures and arrivals to Tel Aviv. The incident prompted Ben Gurion Airport to temporarily halt all takeoffs and landings, though it reopened an hour later. Eight people were reportedly injured in the attack, and Israeli officials threatened a strong retaliatory response. The escalation follows increased Houthi attacks in solidarity with Hamas since renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza.